DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund Declares January 2026 Distribution

Rhea-AI Summary

DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund (NYSE:DSL) declared a monthly distribution of $0.11 per share for January 2026. The Board set key dates: declaration on Jan 2, 2026; ex-dividend and record dates on Jan 14, 2026; and payment on Jan 30, 2026.

The release notes distributions may include ordinary income, long-term capital gains, or return of capital, and is not for tax reporting purposes. Shareholders will receive a Form 1099-DIV in early 2027 that specifies the tax characterization of 2026 distributions.

Positive

• Distribution declared of $0.11 per share for January 2026
• Payment date scheduled for Jan 30, 2026, providing near-term cash to holders
• Clear ex-dividend/record dates set for Jan 14, 2026

Negative

• Distributions may include return of capital, affecting tax basis
• Tax character of distributions determined at year-end; uncertainty until Form 1099-DIV in early 2027

News Market Reaction – DSL

-0.35%

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-0.35% News Effect

On the day this news was published, DSL declined 0.35%, reflecting a mild negative market reaction.

Data tracked by StockTitan Argus on the day of publication.

Key Figures

Monthly distribution: $0.11 per share Declaration date: Jan 2, 2026 Ex-dividend date: Jan 14, 2026 +5 more

8 metrics

Monthly distribution $0.11 per share Declared for January 2026

Declaration date Jan 2, 2026 Board of Trustees declaration

Ex-dividend date Jan 14, 2026 January 2026 distribution

Record date Jan 14, 2026 January 2026 distribution

Payment date Jan 30, 2026 January 2026 distribution

Tax form year Early 2027 Form 1099-DIV Covers prior calendar year distributions

Current price $11.27 Pre-news market_context

52-week range $10.58 – $12.92 Pre-news trading range

Market Reality Check

Price: $11.54 Vol: Volume 1,489,685 vs 20-da...

high vol

$11.54 Last Close

Volume Volume 1,489,685 vs 20-day average 839,361 (relative volume 1.77x) ahead of distribution. high

Technical Price 11.27 is trading below 200-day MA at 11.99, indicating a weaker longer-term trend pre-announcement.

Peers on Argus

Peers in Asset Management showed mixed, small moves (e.g., FSCO -0.16%, BTT +0.0...

Peers in Asset Management showed mixed, small moves (e.g., FSCO -0.16%, BTT +0.09%, CET -0.31%, BSTZ -1.05%, MSDL +0.06%), suggesting DSL’s setup reflects fund-specific factors around its distribution.

Historical Context

5 past events · Latest: Dec 01 (Neutral)

Pattern 5 events

Date	Event	Sentiment	Move	Catalyst
Dec 01	Monthly distribution	Neutral	-0.5%	Declared December 2025 <b>$0.11</b> distribution with standard tax characterization note.
Nov 03	Monthly distribution	Neutral	-1.4%	Announced November 2025 <b>$0.11</b> payout and detailed distribution schedule.
Oct 01	Monthly distribution	Neutral	+0.7%	Confirmed October 2025 <b>$0.11</b> distribution with month-end payment date.
Sep 02	Monthly distribution	Neutral	+0.0%	Set September 2025 <b>$0.11</b> distribution and mid-month ex-dividend date.
Aug 01	Monthly distribution	Neutral	-0.4%	Declared August 2025 <b>$0.11</b> distribution with late-August payment date.

Pattern Detected

Monthly distribution declarations at $0.11 per share have historically led to modest single-day moves, often slightly negative but generally contained, indicating these announcements are treated as routine.

Recent Company History

Over the last five months, DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund has consistently declared a monthly distribution of $0.11 per share, with regular ex-dividend, record, and payment dates from August 2025 through December 2025. Each release emphasized that distributions may comprise ordinary income, long‑term capital gains, or return of capital, with final tax characterization provided via Form 1099‑DIV in early 2026. Price reactions to these prior declarations stayed modest, suggesting the January 2026 announcement continues an established, well-telegraphed pattern.

Market Pulse Summary

This announcement confirms a January 2026 distribution of $0.11 per share with clear ex-dividend, re...

Analysis

This announcement confirms a January 2026 distribution of $0.11 per share with clear ex-dividend, record, and payment dates, continuing the fund’s established monthly payout pattern. As in prior releases, the tax character—ordinary income, long-term capital gains, or return of capital—will be finalized at year-end and reported on Form 1099-DIV in early 2027. Investors may watch for consistency of future distribution amounts and any shifts in tax composition over time.

Key Terms

ex-dividend, record, payment, ordinary income, +3 more

7 terms

ex-dividend financial

"The distributions are subject to the following ex-dividend, record and payment dates..."

Ex-dividend describes a stock trading without the right to receive the next scheduled dividend payment; if you buy the share on or after the ex-dividend date, the upcoming payout goes to the seller instead of you. It matters to investors because the stock price typically adjusts to reflect that lost payout, so understanding the ex-dividend date helps decide whether a trade will capture the dividend and can affect short-term price moves and tax or income strategies.

record financial

"The distributions are subject to the following ex-dividend, record and payment dates..."

A record is an official written or electronic entry that documents a business event, decision, transaction or piece of information—like a receipt or logbook kept for reference. Investors use records to verify facts such as ownership, financial results, meeting minutes or regulatory filings; they provide the evidence needed to confirm claims, establish rights and assess a company’s accuracy and compliance, so their presence and clarity affect trust and valuation.

payment financial

"The distributions are subject to the following ex-dividend, record and payment dates..."

A payment is the transfer of money from one party to another in exchange for goods, services, debt obligations or rights — like paying a bill or receiving rent. For investors it signals cash moving into or out of a business: timely incoming payments boost revenue and cash flow, while missed or delayed payments raise concerns about credit risk, profitability and the company’s ability to fund operations or return value.

ordinary income financial

"There is a possibility that distributions may include ordinary income, long-term capital gains..."

Ordinary income is the money you earn regularly from jobs, business activities, or investments like interest and rental income. It’s important because it’s the main amount you report to the government for taxes and helps determine how much you owe. Think of it as your paycheck or steady earnings that come in regularly.

long-term capital gains financial

"There is a possibility that distributions may include ordinary income, long-term capital gains..."

Profit realized when an investor sells an asset they have owned longer than the legally specified holding period; these gains are taxed under “long-term” rules that typically carry lower tax rates than gains on assets sold quickly. It matters to investors because lower tax rates increase the amount of money they keep after a sale, so holding an investment longer can be like letting a high-interest coupon compound before withdrawing the cash, affecting decisions about when to sell and overall portfolio returns.

return of capital financial

"There is a possibility that distributions may include ordinary income, long-term capital gains or return of capital."

Return of capital is when an investor receives money from their investment that is not considered profit or earnings but rather a portion of the original amount they invested. It’s similar to getting back part of your initial savings rather than gains from it. This matters because it can affect how much money an investor still has in the investment and may have tax implications.

Form 1099-DIV regulatory

"In early 2027, the Fund will send shareholders a Form 1099-DIV specifying how the distributions..."

Form 1099-DIV is a U.S. tax document brokers, mutual funds and other financial institutions send to investors showing dividends and other distributions paid during the year. Investors use it like an annual receipt to report taxable income — including regular dividends, dividends that may qualify for lower tax rates, and capital gains distributions — so it directly affects tax liability and helps reconcile brokerage records with a tax return.

AI-generated analysis. Not financial advice.

TAMPA, Fla., Jan. 2, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund (the "Fund"), which is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol DSL, this week declared a distribution of $0.11 per share for the month of January 2026. The distributions are subject to the following ex-dividend, record and payment dates set by the Fund's Board of Trustees.

January 2026
Declaration	Friday, Jan. 2, 2026
Ex-Dividend	Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026
Record	Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2026
Payment	Friday, Jan. 30, 2026

 

This press release is not for tax reporting purposes. The press release has been issued to announce the amount and timing of the distributions declared by the Board of Trustees. There is a possibility that distributions may include ordinary income, long-term capital gains or return of capital. For information on whether the distribution includes a return of capital, please contact us on or after the distribution payment date. The amount of distributable income and the tax characteristics of the distributions are determined at the end of the taxable year. In early 2027, the Fund will send shareholders a Form 1099-DIV specifying how the distributions paid by the Fund during the prior calendar year should be characterized for purposes of reporting the distributions on a shareholder's tax return.

About DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund

The Fund's primary investment objective is to seek high current income; its secondary objective is to seek capital appreciation. The Fund seeks to achieve its investment objectives by investing in a portfolio of investments selected for their potential to provide high current income, growth of capital, or both. DoubleLine Capital LP ("DoubleLine"), the Fund's investment adviser, expects that the Fund will normally invest at least 80% of its net assets (plus any borrowings for investment purposes) in debt securities and other income-producing investments anywhere in the world, including emerging markets. The Fund may invest in mortgage-backed securities of any kind and may invest without limit in securities rated below investment grade (commonly referred to as "high yield" securities or "junk bonds"). There is no guarantee that the Fund will achieve its investment objectives. Investing in the Fund involves the risk of principal loss.

About DoubleLine Capital LP

DoubleLine Capital is an investment adviser registered under the Investment Advisers Act of 1940. DoubleLine's offices can be reached by telephone at (813) 791-7333 or by email at info@doubleline.com. Media can reach DoubleLine by email at media@doubleline.com. DoubleLine® is a registered trademark of DoubleLine Capital LP.

To read about the DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund, please access the Annual Report at www.doubleline.com or call 877-DLINE11 (877-354-6311) to receive a copy. Investors should consider the Fund's investment objective, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing. An investment in the Fund should not constitute a complete investment program. Investors should note that the Fund only can be obtained through a broker.

This document is not an offer to sell securities or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities, nor shall there be any sale or offer of these securities, in any jurisdiction where such sale or offer is not permitted.

Fund investing involves risk. Principal loss is possible.

Shares of closed-end investment companies frequently trade at a discount to their net asset value, which may increase investors' risk of loss. This risk may be greater for investors expecting to sell their shares in a relatively short period after the completion of the public offering. There are risks associated with investment in the Fund.

Investments in debt securities typically decline in value when interest rates rise. This risk is usually greater for longer-term debt securities. Investments in asset-backed and mortgage-backed securities include additional risks that investors should be aware of including credit risk, prepayment risk, possible illiquidity and default, as well as increased susceptibility to adverse economic developments. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. The Fund may invest in foreign securities which involve greater volatility and political, economic and currency risks and differences in accounting methods. These risks are greater for investments in emerging markets. Investments in lower rated and non-rated securities present a great risk of loss to principal and interest than higher rated securities. Investment strategies may not achieve the desired results due to implementation lag, other timing factors, portfolio management decisions-making, economic or market conditions or other unanticipated factors. In addition, the Fund may invest in other asset classes and investments such as, among others, REITs, credit default swaps, short sales, derivatives and smaller companies which include additional risks. The DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund (the "Fund") is a diversified, closed-end management investment company.

This material may include statements that constitute "forward-looking statements" under the U.S. securities laws. Forward-looking statements include, among other things, projections, estimates, and information about possible or future results related to the Fund, market or regulatory developments. The views expressed herein are not guarantees of future performance or economic results and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially from the views expressed herein. The views expressed herein are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market, or other conditions and DoubleLine undertakes no obligation to update the views expressed herein. While we have gathered this information from sources believed to be reliable, DoubleLine cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information provided. Any discussions of specific securities should not be considered a recommendation to buy or sell those securities. The views expressed herein (including any forward-looking statement) may not be relied upon as investment advice or as an indication of the Fund's trading intent. Information included herein is not an indication of the Fund's future portfolio composition.

Distributions include all distribution payments regardless of source and may include net income, capital gains, and/or return of capital (ROC). ROC should not be confused with yield or income. A Fund's Section 19a-1 Notice, if applicable, contains additional distribution composition information and may be obtained by visiting www.doubleline.com. Final determination of a distribution's tax character will be made on Form 1099 DIV and sent to shareholders. On a tax basis, as of Dec. 31, 2025, the estimated component of the cumulative distribution for the fiscal year-to-date would include an estimated return of capital of $0.064 (19%) per share. This amount is an estimate and the actual amounts and sources for tax reporting purposes may change upon final determination of tax characteristics and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations.

Any tax or legal information provided is merely a summary of our understanding and interpretation of some of the current income tax regulations and is not exhaustive. Investors must consult their tax advisor or legal counsel for advice and information concerning their particular situation. Neither the Fund nor any of its representatives may give legal or tax advice.

Foreside Funds Services, LLC provides marketing review services for DoubleLine Capital LP.

©2026 DoubleLine Capital LP.

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FAQ

What distribution did DoubleLine Income Solutions Fund (DSL) declare for January 2026?

The fund declared a distribution of $0.11 per share for January 2026.

When is the ex-dividend date for DSL's January 2026 distribution?

The ex-dividend date is Wednesday, Jan 14, 2026.

When will shareholders receive the January 2026 payment for DSL?

The payment date is Friday, Jan 30, 2026.

Will DSL's January 2026 distribution be taxable and how will it be reported?

Distributions may include ordinary income, long-term capital gains, or return of capital; tax characterization will be reported on Form 1099-DIV in early 2027.

Who is eligible to receive DSL's January 2026 distribution?

Shareholders of record on the record date (Jan 14, 2026) are eligible for the distribution.

Is this press release sufficient for tax reporting for DSL shareholders?

No; the release is not for tax reporting purposes; final tax details will appear on Form 1099-DIV.